Activities of Radvilė MORKŪNAITĖ-MIKULĖNIENĖ related to 2011/2308(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Environmental impacts of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities - Industrial, energy and other aspects of shale gas and oil (debate)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas any type of fossil fuel and minerals extraction might involves potential risks for the environment; whereas, it is essential that a precautionary principle beis applied to any future development of resources in Europe in order to minimiseing such risks via continuous research, proper management, regulation and monitoring at all stages of the exploration and exploitation process;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recogniszes the relatively high water volumes involved in hydraulic fracturing;, yet points out, however, that such volumes are not as significant in comparison to the needs of other industrial activities; and the water used in fracture stimulation compares favourably to the volumes of water used to produce other forms of energy such as nuclear, coal, biomass and solar power; highlights the need for advance water provision plans based on local hydrology;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that on-site closed-loop water recycling, using steel storage tanks, whether on- or off-site, offers the most environmentally sound way of treating flow-back water byto minimisinge water volumes,demand, reduce the potential for surface spills and costs/traffic/road damage relminimise transportationg to water treatment transportationand from the well site;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that there shouldmust be a mandatory obligation to declare the chemical content of fracturing fluid; maintains that full transparency and disclosure should be required of operators;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that there should be aBelieves that many of current controversies over UFF have partly resulted from an initial refusal by the industry to disclose the chemical content of fluids used to enhance hydraulic fracturing; deems mandatory an obligation tofor declareing the chemical content of fracturing fluid; maintains thatere should be full transparency and disclosure should be required ofby operators;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recognizes the need to ensure effective and timely legislative response at the EU level in case monitoring of the mass-scale extraction of the UFF discloses the significant negative environmental impacts;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recognizes that constant technological improvements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling enable to safely develop vast deposits of UFF and to limit potential environmental effects; encourages industry to continue efforts to advance technology and to use the best technological solutions in development of UFF resources.
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Underlines that additional natural gas from unconventional resources can significantly lower the level of GHG emissions, and thus help achieve EU's GHG reduction goals while at the same time maintaining security and affordability of energy supplies and preserve Europe's competitiveness.
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Further notes that the use of multi- horizontal well drilling pads is to minimize transport traffic and need for new road construction which would also significantly reduce noise level and lessen adverse impact on air quality.
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Recognizes that in order to address all issues related to UFF a much better exchange of information among industry, regulators and the public is required;